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There Are 616 Ethiopian Restaurants in the U.S : A State-by-State Breakdown
Ethiopian cuisine has firmly established its presence in the United States over the past...
Books
Poet and Tobiya Jazz Event Organizer Misraq Terefe Arrested Amid Unclear Circumstances
Poet and renowned literary event organizer Misraq Terefe was arrested on January 22, 2017, and taken to the...
Entertainment & Arts
The Weeknd’s Reflection on the Ethiopian Red Terror: A Hidden Narrative in His Song
Abel Tesfaye, known to the world as The Weeknd, has built a career around deeply emotional and introspective...
Entertainment & Arts
Drummer Teferi Assefa, Ethiopian Jazz Pioneer and Negarit Band Leader, Passes Away at 53
The Ethiopian music community is mourning the loss of Teferi Assefa, a renowned drummer and percussionist, who passed...
Entertainment & Arts
Mahmoud Ahmed’s Grand Farewell: Celebrating 60 Years of Ethiopia’s Musical Legend
On January 11, 2025, Addis Ababa’s Millennium Hall witnessed a momentous event as Mahmoud Ahmed, Ethiopia’s legendary singer,...
National Bank of Ethiopia Grants Licenses to Five Non-Bank Foreign Exchange Offices
Addis Ababa, September 30, 2024 — The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has officially granted operating licenses to five independent, non-bank foreign exchange bureaus....
Dr. Emebet Melese Takes Charge as President of the Ethiopian Development Bank
Dr. Emebet Melese was appointed as the President of the Ethiopian Development Bank.It has been reported that Dr. Emebet Melese, who was recently appointed...
IMF and Ethiopia Reach Preliminary Agreement on $3.4 Billion Extended Credit Facility
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – It was announced today that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Ethiopian government have reached a preliminary agreement...
Unlocking Ethiopia’s Gemstone Potential: Haimanot Sisay’s Journey as the First Gemstone School Founder
Haimanot Sisay's journey from studying computer science to becoming a pioneering gemologist in Ethiopia is a compelling tale of passion, perseverance, and the transformative...
Ethiopia’s Government Considers Berbera Port for Fuel Imports as Djibouti Depot Faces Capacity Declines
The Ethiopian government is awaiting a decision regarding the importation of fuel through Berbera Port in Somaliland, a move prompted by ongoing issues with...
Zemen Bank Mobilizes Over $500 Million in Foreign Currency During 2023/24 Fiscal Year
Zemen Bank has announced that it successfully mobilized over $500 million in foreign currency during the 2023/24 fiscal year. The bank reported a total...